Man held at gunpoint while walking in westbound lanes, Springfield MO


Police encountered an older man walking in the westbound lanes near Grand and Kansas. He appeared confused and was struggling, possibly due to mental health issues. The officers held the man at gunpoint before securing him safely.
Audio|Source: Springfield Police and Fire, Greene County Sheriff and Fire
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Transcript:
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321, 326. I have a party trip with being near Grand in Kansas, walking westbound.
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It's an older male walking in the westbound lanes.
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624, out with troop.
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Looks like struggling, possible mental health issue.
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Mill white with a red cap, blue shirt.
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I'm clear. What's the location?
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4.21. 3.21.
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3.4. 4.2.1.3.1.3.1.
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326-pigger, wind zone and division.
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624, I'm showing your A.V.L.
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at K.1-14-8-0.
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313, Mike, I just went down.
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What was the location? Troop near Grand and Kansas.
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They had one at gunpoint.
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We've got them secure now.
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Location mentioned:
S Kansas Expy, Springfield, MO
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